Minimum 5 years of mechanical or MEP construction project management experience.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
Strong decision-making skills for strategic and tactical problem-solving.
Technical proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents and specifications.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 Project Managers to ensure professional growth and project success.
Manage the full lifecycle of complex mechanical projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
Resolve technical challenges and supply chain issues as they arise during project execution.
Build and maintain high-trust relationships with major clients, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Drive project profitability through LEAN construction practices and proactive risk management.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and develop a team in a dynamic environment.
Engagement in high-stakes projects within the electronics manufacturing sector.
Focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in high-purity mechanical systems.
Supportive culture emphasizing mentorship and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Description
Reporting to the Vice President, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of critical mechanical and process piping construction projects. Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of 3-4 Project Managers, you will have strategic and tactical responsibility for roughly $20M-$60M in projects annually. This role requires the flexibility to pivot from high-level client strategy to granular technical problem-solving in the fast-paced world of high-purity mechanical systems and process piping.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Mentorship: Directly lead and coach a team of 3-4 PMs. You are responsible for their professional growth, the quality of their deliverables, and the overall success of their project portfolios.
Strategic Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of complex mechanical projects (budgeting, scheduling, and execution) predominantly within the electronics manufacturing space. This includes: Preparation of project proposals and estimates; Direction of resources and personnel projects; Contract administration and documentation; Buyout of subcontractors, equipment, and materials; Labor productivity tracking; Schedule development; Project budget tracking and cost projections; Customer relations and business development; Project safety culture leadership.
Tactical Execution: Dive into the "weeds" when necessary to resolve technical challenges, labor gaps, or supply chain bottlenecks.
Client Advocacy: Build high-trust relationships with major clients, ensuring our team meets the rigorous safety and quality standards required within cleanroom environments.
Operational Excellence: Drive project profitability through LEAN construction, proactive risk management, accurate forecasting, and an Extreme Ownership mentality toward project challenges and results.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record in mechanical or MEP construction project management. Experience working in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Specific experience with process piping or high-purity systems is a plus.
Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, and equivalent work experience will be considered.
Leadership: Extreme Ownership - you coach, mentor, empower, build trust, solve problems and take absolute responsibility for your team's performance, with humility. Must be highly organized, assertive and action-oriented.
Communication: Exceptional oral and written communications with your team, colleagues, customers, vendors and subcontractors. You effectively influence and ensure the highest level of customer service.
Decision-making: Adept at handling strategic and tactical problems. Employ sound decision-making when solving complex problems, and able to guide and make recommendations to Project Managers, as needed.
Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items. Familiar with the unique demands of high-tech manufacturing facilities (cleanroom protocols, ultra-high purity requirements, fast-track scheduling).
